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17 January 2026 | NextGen Leadership Bootcamp 2026


Our NextGen Leadership Bootcamp is the ultimate playground for curious young minds craving knowledge and excitement. Brace yourself for hands-on experiments, coding challenges, and a whirlwind of creativity!

Event Details

17 January 2026 (Saturday) 

08.30 AM – 5.00 PM

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur 

T-Shirt, Lunch, and Certificate of Participation

Speaker Profile


Dr Cheah Sin Chye

Academic Director, Tertiary Programme 

Dr Cheah has over 30 years of experience in Malaysian education. He has taught at various education levels from secondary schools to postgraduate programmes. He is also privileged to teach at Jönköping University in Sweden. In addition to teaching, he has held administrative roles, such as Deputy Dean of a Business School and Director of the Post Graduate Center. 

Area of Expertise

  • Education 
  • Marketing focusing on Consumer Behaviour 
  • International Marketing 

Education

  • Doctor of Business Administration (Northumbria University) 
  • Master's in Business Administration (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM)
  • Bachelor of Education (Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM)
  • Certificate in Teaching (MPKB)


Dr Grace Chua

Head of Department, Education & Social Science

Dr Grace is a distinguished educator and professional trainer with three decades of extensive experience in tertiary education, bringing deep expertise in both academic leadership and professional development.

She has successfully led and developed programmes across a wide range of disciplines, including Business School curricula, Management Information Systems, American Transfer Programs, and Early Childhood Education.

Throughout her career, Dr. Chua has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering innovation in education, mentoring faculty, and driving initiatives that bridge academic excellence with industry-relevant skills.

Area of Expertise

  • Certified Trainer for Cambridge Diploma in Teaching & Learning (CIDTL)
  • Knowledge Management Systems 
  • Equipping educators and professionals with practical strategies to enhance teaching quality
  • Organisational Learning 


Ts. Soo Lian Kei

Head of Department, Computing Programme

Ts. Soo Lian Kei is a professional Technologist registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). He has experience supervising diploma and degree-level software projects and developing tech projects for an innovative lab, focusing on IoT, AI, and Data Science. He also serves as MBOT TTAC assessor, accrediting technology programmes. 

Education

  • Currently Pursuing a PhD (Help University) 
  • MSc in Computer Science (The University of Hong Kong) 
  • BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering (Coventry University) 


Ts. Kalaiselvee Rethinam

Head of Deparment, Business Programme 

Ts. Kalaiselvee Rethinam has 18 years of teaching experinece subjects related to Business and Information Systems. She has also 9 years of corporate experience in a government-linked company. 

She is also a Certified Digital Transformation Professional. She is a Professional Technologist registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Her professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in business and digitalisation, both through teaching and active participation in academic events.

Education

  • Master's in Management (Distinction) (University of Malaya) 
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computer and Communications (University Putra Malaysia, UPM) 

START YOUR JOURNEY HERE!

For more information

  • Mr Kishan: kishandran.nn@mckl.edu.my
  • Ms Suzanne: hong.ss@mckl.edu.my
  • General: admission@mckl.edu.my

Contact Us

+603 2274 1851